Greeks, Czechs And Germans Claim Wins

Barbora Kasparkova and her team-mates secured their second victory in a row and hope to extend the winning streak in their next game against Hungary

The Czech Republic, Greece and Germany each clinched their second win in as many days at the U20 European Championship for Women Division B.

The Czechs, who are hosting the event in Klatovy, followed up their 66-60 win over Belgium with a 77-60 drubbing of Israel on Friday.

Karolina Elhotova led the way with 16 points for the Czechs, while Barbora Kasparkova weighed in with 15 along with 11 rebounds.

The Czechs hit back from a 34-32 deficit at half-time to lead 53-44 by the end of the third quarter.

May Dayan's lay-up for Israel closed the gap to 57-52 two minutes into the fourth quarter but Tereza Matulkova replied with a shot from the arc to stretch the lead to eight and then Kaspárková took the advantage to 10 after nailing a jump shot.

Dominika Pohunkova kept the pressure on, burying another three-ball for a 13-point lead.

The Czechs ended up scoring 15 unanswered points to go on top, 70-55, and they never turned back.

On Saturday, the Czechs will go for a third straight victory against Hungary.